Companies with roots in faith

Of course, Chick-fil-A and its founder, Truett Cathy, made the list; but here are a few you may not have guessed.

California-based In-N-Out Burger has printed Bible verses on its cups, containers and wrappers since 2005.

The Book of Mormon often accompanies the Bible in drawers of Marriott hotel rooms. According to the story, the Marriott also no longer allows pornography through its television service.

Timblerland CEO Jeff Swartz cited his Jewish faith and passages from the Tanakh as reasons for his company’s social responsibility.

Trijicon, the maker of weapon sights, inscribes Bible verses on its products.

Hobby Lobby’s mission statement opens with, “Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with biblical principles.”

Howard E. Butt Jr., vice chairman of San Antonio-based H-E-B, crusaded with the Rev. Billy Graham in the ’50s by creating faith-based programs for business professionals. He also serves as the administrator of the Christian retreat Laity Lodge.

I’ve heard rumors that employees of Lucasfilm used to begin their sycophant work days in worship by chanting, “George, George, George of the movies, smart as he can be. Noooooooooo! Fanboys are creepy!”